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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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... No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this equipment. Declaration of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate...
... No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this equipment. Declaration of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate...
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...the finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the recording cannot be contrary to record images, this manual, buttons and settings on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be some tiny black points and/... lens This camera uses a movable lens. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in the illustrations. When this camera with the Mavica logo. Otherwise, the model name is used for illustration purposes. Precaution on the camera are for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. Exposing...
...the finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the recording cannot be contrary to record images, this manual, buttons and settings on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be some tiny black points and/... lens This camera uses a movable lens. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in the illustrations. When this camera with the Mavica logo. Otherwise, the model name is used for illustration purposes. Precaution on the camera are for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. Exposing...
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... recording Recording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK 55 Recording with the manual adjustments 56 Recording images according to shooting conditions (SCENE SELECTION 58 Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300 59 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL 59 Adding audio files... Formatting a CD-RW 82 Changing the setup settings (SET UP 84 Additional information Precautions 87 On discs 89 Using your camera abroad 90 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 91 Troubleshooting 93 Warning and notice messages .........100 Self-diagnosis display 102 Specifications 103 ...
... recording Recording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK 55 Recording with the manual adjustments 56 Recording images according to shooting conditions (SCENE SELECTION 58 Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300 59 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL 59 Adding audio files... Formatting a CD-RW 82 Changing the setup settings (SET UP 84 Additional information Precautions 87 On discs 89 Using your camera abroad 90 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 91 Troubleshooting 93 Warning and notice messages .........100 Self-diagnosis display 102 Specifications 103 ...
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...manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are turned on the LCD screen are not recorded. 23 When digital zoom is not necessary, set using the jog dial are turned on t The LCD backlight is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital...status of the indicators. The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300 only). Notes • Digital zoom does not work for a detailed description of the LCD screen changes as follows: The LCD ...
...manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are turned on the LCD screen are not recorded. 23 When digital zoom is not necessary, set using the jog dial are turned on t The LCD backlight is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital...status of the indicators. The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300 only). Notes • Digital zoom does not work for a detailed description of the LCD screen changes as follows: The LCD ...
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A Viewing images with your camera on a computer. Check the computer environment below, then follow the procedures described on pages 37 to the software operating instructions of February 2001. Operation is ... is set using the [NORMAL] setting. This section describes the general method for installing the USB driver. 35 Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your drive conforms to the MultiRead type. You can view data recorded with a CD-ROM drive (page 37) Finalize the disc beforehand (page 32...
A Viewing images with your camera on a computer. Check the computer environment below, then follow the procedures described on pages 37 to the software operating instructions of February 2001. Operation is ... is set using the [NORMAL] setting. This section describes the general method for installing the USB driver. 35 Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your drive conforms to the MultiRead type. You can view data recorded with a CD-ROM drive (page 37) Finalize the disc beforehand (page 32...
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... images, Real Player or Windows Media Player must be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Desired file type Double-click in this manual. E.g., for Windows Me users 1 Start up your computer and insert the disc into your computer. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are either registered trademarks or trademarks...
... images, Real Player or Windows Media Player must be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Desired file type Double-click in this manual. E.g., for Windows Me users 1 Start up your computer and insert the disc into your computer. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are either registered trademarks or trademarks...
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...In other application software works, quit the application software. 4 Double-click the [SONY USB] folder in the file list, and then double- Before connecting your camera to the computer. E.g., for Windows Me users 1 Turn on the camera. 38 The installer of the CD-ROM appears. If the drive is contained ...in the supplied CD-ROM (SPVD-006). If other cases, restart it manually. 6 Prepare the camera before connecting the computer. • Connect the AC power adaptor to verify that you do not need to finalize the disc to the...
...In other application software works, quit the application software. 4 Double-click the [SONY USB] folder in the file list, and then double- Before connecting your camera to the computer. E.g., for Windows Me users 1 Turn on the camera. 38 The installer of the CD-ROM appears. If the drive is contained ...in the supplied CD-ROM (SPVD-006). If other cases, restart it manually. 6 Prepare the camera before connecting the computer. • Connect the AC power adaptor to verify that you do not need to finalize the disc to the...
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... memos S: To record in the shutter speed priority mode A: To record in the aperture priority mode M: To record with the shutter speed and aperture set manually SCN: To record in the SCENE SELECTION mode SET UP: To display the setup items : To record moving images or Clip Motion images : To play... A 45 Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used items (page 84). How to operate your camera.
... memos S: To record in the shutter speed priority mode A: To record in the aperture priority mode M: To record with the shutter speed and aperture set manually SCN: To record in the SCENE SELECTION mode SET UP: To display the setup items : To record moving images or Clip Motion images : To play... A 45 Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used items (page 84). How to operate your camera.
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... F5.6 60 • When the value number at the right end on value number position.) When you adjust only the value, the adjustment is in manual adjustments. How to use the jog dial The functions which are set the mode dial to S, A, or M. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the item...
... F5.6 60 • When the value number at the right end on value number position.) When you adjust only the value, the adjustment is in manual adjustments. How to use the jog dial The functions which are set the mode dial to S, A, or M. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the item...
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The shutter speed can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56 Using a narrow aperture, you can record a subject with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. And using a .... 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to S. 2 Select a shutter speed with its motion frozen. Recording with the manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M Shutter speed priority mode Once the shutter speed is adjusted manually, the shutter speed will be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure according to the brightness...
The shutter speed can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56 Using a narrow aperture, you can record a subject with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. And using a .... 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to S. 2 Select a shutter speed with its motion frozen. Recording with the manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M Shutter speed priority mode Once the shutter speed is adjusted manually, the shutter speed will be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure according to the brightness...
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..., or "Aperture priority mode" on the LCD screen (page 67). You can record in aperture priority mode, shutter speed priority mode, or manual exposure mode, the setting value indicator on the LCD screen flashes when the shutter button is not appropriate in this setting, we, however, recommend... that you adjust the flashedvalue again. And you can also adjust this value according to your purpose. Manual exposure mode You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to your taste. 0 EV is the most ...
..., or "Aperture priority mode" on the LCD screen (page 67). You can record in aperture priority mode, shutter speed priority mode, or manual exposure mode, the setting value indicator on the LCD screen flashes when the shutter button is not appropriate in this setting, we, however, recommend... that you adjust the flashedvalue again. And you can also adjust this value according to your purpose. Manual exposure mode You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to your taste. 0 EV is the most ...
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...animation function that plays back still images in this setting is also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted, the adjusted value is used for the center value. • The recording interval is suitable for creating home pages or ...first image and this mode. • During recording, the image is convenient for use the flash in succession. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [MOVING IMAGE] with B/ v/V, [CLIP MOTION] with v/V. To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with portable data terminals. 64 Notes ...
...animation function that plays back still images in this setting is also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted, the adjusted value is used for the center value. • The recording interval is suitable for creating home pages or ...first image and this mode. • During recording, the image is convenient for use the flash in succession. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [MOVING IMAGE] with B/ v/V, [CLIP MOTION] with v/V. To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with portable data terminals. 64 Notes ...
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You can shoot a subject that is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) (MVCCD200) or 4 cm (1 5/8 inch) (MVC-CD300) away from 15 focus settings (unit: m) including the 9 position: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, and ∞ (infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again ...Notes • Focal point information may not get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. The focus is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Turn the jog dial to normal recording mode Press the control button B ( ) again. Note You cannot record images in macro with...
You can shoot a subject that is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) (MVCCD200) or 4 cm (1 5/8 inch) (MVC-CD300) away from 15 focus settings (unit: m) including the 9 position: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, and ∞ (infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again ...Notes • Focal point information may not get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. The focus is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Turn the jog dial to normal recording mode Press the control button B ( ) again. Note You cannot record images in macro with...
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... is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the flash is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to , S, A, SCN, or . 2 Press . 3 Select the desired exposure value with fully... subject in the snow, set it toward + 1 Set the mode dial to -2.0 EV in the automatic adjustment. 1 3 2 Tip Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) Mode dial: /S/A/SCN/ Adjusts the ...
... is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the flash is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to , S, A, SCN, or . 2 Press . 3 Select the desired exposure value with fully... subject in the snow, set it toward + 1 Set the mode dial to -2.0 EV in the automatic adjustment. 1 3 2 Tip Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) Mode dial: /S/A/SCN/ Adjusts the ...
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... IN DOOR (n) • Places where the lighting condition changes quickly • Under bright lighting such as paper full under the specific lighting condition, you can manually adjust the white balance. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to be set . • If the indicator keeps flashing even when you will shoot. 3 Press v . When you...
... IN DOOR (n) • Places where the lighting condition changes quickly • Under bright lighting such as paper full under the specific lighting condition, you can manually adjust the white balance. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to be set . • If the indicator keeps flashing even when you will shoot. 3 Press v . When you...
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...32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD200: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-CD300: F = 2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push Data system Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in ... of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (During shooting with the LCD backlight turned on) MVC-CD200: 3.0 W MVC-CD300: 3.5 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C ...
...32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD200: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-CD300: F = 2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push Data system Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in ... of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (During shooting with the LCD backlight turned on) MVC-CD200: 3.0 W MVC-CD300: 3.5 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C ...
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... O Image size indicator P Image quality indicator Q SCENE SELECTION indicator R Remaining disc capacity indicator S Remaining number of recordable images/Recording time indicator/Self-diagnosis function indicator T Manual adjustment indicators U Self-timer indicator V Light amount warning indicator W Jog dial indicator Additional information 105
... O Image size indicator P Image quality indicator Q SCENE SELECTION indicator R Remaining disc capacity indicator S Remaining number of recordable images/Recording time indicator/Self-diagnosis function indicator T Manual adjustment indicators U Self-timer indicator V Light amount warning indicator W Jog dial indicator Additional information 105
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...11 BEEP 85 C Charging 10 Cleaning 87 Clip Motion 64 CLOCK SET 14 Control button 46 D DELETE 77 DIGITAL ZOOM 23 Disc Format 82 Inserting 16 Number of recordable , , images ....... 54 59 , , , 60..." battery pack 9 91 INITIALIZE 18 J , Jog dial 48 JPEG 20 44 M Macro recording 66 Manual focusing 66 MOBILE mode 64 Mode dial 45 Moisture condensation.....87 Moving image Playback 29 , Recording 26 MPEG...UNFINALIZE 34 USB 35 Using 71 Using flash 24 Using your camera abroad .90 V Viewing images using a computer 35 VOICE 60 W Warning messages .........100 WHITE BALANCE.........68 ...
...11 BEEP 85 C Charging 10 Cleaning 87 Clip Motion 64 CLOCK SET 14 Control button 46 D DELETE 77 DIGITAL ZOOM 23 Disc Format 82 Inserting 16 Number of recordable , , images ....... 54 59 , , , 60..." battery pack 9 91 INITIALIZE 18 J , Jog dial 48 JPEG 20 44 M Macro recording 66 Manual focusing 66 MOBILE mode 64 Mode dial 45 Moisture condensation.....87 Moving image Playback 29 , Recording 26 MPEG...UNFINALIZE 34 USB 35 Using 71 Using flash 24 Using your camera abroad .90 V Viewing images using a computer 35 VOICE 60 W Warning messages .........100 WHITE BALANCE.........68 ...